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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, May 9, 2016, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
We hereby acknowledge that we are on the territory of the Okanagan First
People.
2.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the agenda be adopted.
3.
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
3.1
Recipient of BC School Sports Outstanding School Award
BC School Sports selected Princess Margaret Secondary School as the
recipient of the 2015-16 Outstanding School Award. The purpose of the
award is to recognize a school whose special commitment to improving
the lives of its students and staff through athletics, intramurals, leadership
and public service has contributed significantly to the welfare of the school
athletics in its local community and within the province. Principal Terry
Grady and students will attend the meeting.
3.2
Changing Results for Adolescent Readers
Building on the success of "Changing Results for Young Readers", the
district launched a new initiative for adolescent readers who were not yet
meeting grade level expectations. Kirsten Odian, District Literacy Helping
Teacher, will provide an overview of the project and share successess,
challenges, and next steps.
4.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
4.1
Mike Pleasance, a Parent from Trout Creek Elementary
Mike Pleasance, a parent from Trout Creek Elementary, will speak to the
Board regarding the following:
1) SD67 is at a cross-roads with the opportunity to accelerate enrolment
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growth through adding a Montessori Program of Choice to Trout Creek
Elementary School. This program is worth the initial investment required
because it will get SD67 out of funding protection sooner and reduce
required cutbacks in the future.
2) Closing Trout Creek Elementary school will have a profound negative
impact on special needs children currently in Grade 2 at Trout Creek
Elementary School. These children, many of whom struggle with
transition, will have to cope with attending three different schools in a
three year span.
4.2
Phil Burman, a Parent from Trout Creek
Phil Burman, a parent from Trout Creek Elementary, will outline some of
the enrolment and funding forecasts wither either path - whether to motion
to rescind passes or not - as well as the pros and cons of the choices the
trustees are faced with.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 11, 2016 be approved.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1
The Summerland Solution
At the April 11th meeting, the Board of Education approved a motion that
this item be discussed at the May 9th meeting.
6.2
Motion to Rescind
At the April 11th meeting, Trustee Johnson gave notice of the following
motion to be presented at the next regular meeting of the board of
Education:
"That the Board of Education will rescind School Closure Bylaw No. 201601 - Trout Creek Elementary School and School Closure Bylaw No. 201603 - West Bench Elementary School."
7.
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETINGS
The following items were discussed at the closed meeting held on April 11, 2016:
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Approved a contract;
Received information and approved a property matter;
Reviewed a staffing report for both teaching and CUPE personnel;
Received information related to legal issues;
Received information and directed staff related to a contract;
Received information related to personnel.
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8.
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1
Correspondence Requiring Action
8.2
Correspondence to the Board of Education
a.
8.3
As per correspondence listing dated May 9, 2016
Correspondence on Behalf of the Board of Education
a.
9.
As per correspondence listing dated May 9, 2016
Correspondence Copied to the Board of Education
a.
8.4
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As per correspondence listing dated May 9, 2016
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
9.1
Business Committee
Trustee Manning will report on the business committee meeting held on
April 26, 2016:
a.
Scholarship/Bursary Foundation Request for Clerical Time
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education send a letter to the PSS
Scholarship Bursary Foundation thanking them for their many
years of fabulous work to help our students and that the Board of
Education will provide clerical support of 100 hours to the PSS
Scholarship Bursary Foundation for the 2016-17 school year and
75 hours each year thereafter until further notice.
b.
Cheque and ePayment Listing
c.
2015-16 Annual Facilities Grant Expenditures
d.
School Bus Replacement Program 2016-17 - Call for Proposals
e.
Carbon Neutral Program
f.
School Enhancement Program
g.
Financial Management/Human Resources Software Package
h.
2015-16 Anticipated Surplus
i.
2016-17 Board of Education Meetings
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the proposed schedule of Board of Education and
committee meeting dates for 2016-17 be approved.
j.
Policy No. 750 - School Closure
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Policy No. 750 - School Closure be tabled until
September business committee meeting.
9.2
Education Committee
Trustee Johnson will report on the education committee meeting held on
April 27, 2016:
a.
Through a Different Lens
b.
New K to 9 Curriculum
c.
Making Grading and Reporting Personalized at the High School
Level
d.
Artists in Education Grant Allocation for 2016-17
10.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
11.
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
12.
NEW BUSINESS
12.1
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip
requests.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for April 6 to 14, 2017 for 12 to 20 students
Grade 9 to 12 from Penticton Secondary to travel to France and Belgium
be approved in principle.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for June 30 to July 22, 2016 for 25 Grade 10 to
12 students from Princess Margaret Secondary School, Summerland
Secondary School and Penticton Secondary School to travel to Arusha,
Tanzania be given final approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for June 1 to 4, 2016 for 52 Grade 7 and 8
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band students from Summerland Middle School to travel to Edmonton
via bus transportation and play for audiences be given final approval.
12.2
Student Fees
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The School Act requires that student fees be reviewed and reportted to
the Board on an annual basis. The attached fee structure is
recommended to the Board for the 2016-17 school year.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education approve the Schedule of Student Fees for
2016-17 as circulated with the agenda package.
12.3
International Student Fees
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An overview of the district's current fee structure for the International
Student Program will be reviewed. In addition, based on comparisons to
the fees of other districts in the region, a new fee structure for 2017-18
and 2018-19 will be proposed. (Attachments)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education approve the fee structure for the
International Student Program for 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years be
approved as circulated with the agenda package.
12.4
2016-17 Annual Budget Bylaw
The 2016-17 annual budget and bylaw will be presented in the total
amount of $62,399,805.
The following motion requires unanimous consent to proceed with all
three readings at tonight's meeting:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That, in accordance with Section 68(4) of the School Act, the Board of
Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) unanimously
agrees to give all three readings of the annual budget bylaw for the fiscal
year 2016-17 at this meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) annual budget bylaw
for the fiscal year 2016-17 in the total amount of $62,399,805 be read a
first time this 9th day of May, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) annual budget bylaw
for the fiscal year 2016-17 in the total amount of $62,399,805 be read a
second time this 9th day of May, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
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(ONLY IF MOTION TO READ ALL THREE PASSES)
That the School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) annual budget bylaw
for the fiscal year 2016-17 in the total amount of $62,399,805 be read a
third time, passed and adopted this 9th day of May, 2016.
12.5
Request for Proposals for Audit
The director of finance will bring a recommendation to the board related
to district's annual audit and financial statements.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That _____________be appointed as the auditor for School District No.
67 (Okanagan Skaha) for a period of one year, commencing with the
June 30, 2016 fiscal year-end, renewable annually for a further two-year
period.
13.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
13.1
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
Trustees are reminded to bring to the meeting reports of their attendance
at the BCSTA AGM held in Vancouver on April 14 to 17, 2016.
13.2
BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting
Chair Van Alphen will provide information related to the BCSTA
Thompson Okanagan Branch meeting held on April 16, 2016 in
Vancouver.
13.3
BCPSEA Meetings
Trustee Manning will report on the BCPSEA meeting held on April 13,
2016.
13.4
14.
Trustee Comments
INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1
Recognition of Student Success
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations to the
students and groups for outstanding examples of success as shown on
the attached listing.
14.2
Recognition of Student Artwork
Congratulations are extended to the students from Giant's Head
Elementary School for their artwork currently on display at the school
board office. A copy of artwork is attached.
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14.3
Date of Next Meeting
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June 13, 2016, 6:30 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting, at
the School Board Office
June 16, 2016, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Long Service Recognition and
Retirement Dinner, Penticton Lakeside Resort, by invitation
15.
QUESTION PERIOD
16.
ADJOURNMENT
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the meeting be adjourned.
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Outstanding School Award– Princess Margaret Sr. Secondary - Penticton
Princess Margaret Secondary School in Penticton has quickly established a tradition of excellence in
opportunities provided to its students and staff. It has consistently offered an athletics program of a
very high standard of performance and achievement. The Leadership and Intramural experience
available to students is outstanding. The Public Service and Community Connection has positively
contributed to the local community, province and beyond.
The school has been a top Okanagan school in several sports on an annual basis and has performed at
a high level in BCSS Provincial competitions in a variety of sports.
1. Extracurricular Program
The Extracurricular program offered is of an excellent standard in several sports, as well
as top notch band and drama programs made available to students. Almost every team
is coached by a volunteer staff member from the school. The school recently hosted
the Sr. Girls AA Soccer BCSS Provincials and won the Provincials as host team. We have
offered successful sport experiences in Sr. and Jr. Boys and Girls Soccer, Volleyball, XCountry, Swimming, Basketball, Track, Tennis and Badminton. As well the school offers
programs in Boys Rugby and Girls Field Hockey.
2. Intramural and Student Leadership Program
Student Leaders and teacher volunteers offer noon hour sport and spirit activities in
volleyball, basketball, badminton, active games, indoor soccer, floor hockey and special
events. Special Events include egg toss, staff vs student challenges, Terry Fox runs, MD
walks, Halloween Week, Christmas Week, Spirit days, Ugly sweater days, Pajama days,
Jersey days, Coffee House, Karaoke lunch hours, Dance contests and other themed
student leadership events occur year round and are popular events in the school.
3. Staff Involvement in Coaching/Sport Administration
As a Staff we have been very fortunate to offer teacher/staff coaches to almost all
school extracurricular teams and programs. Our staff has an amazing volunteer quality
which does not exist in most high schools and shares a unique philosophy of supporting
all programs and sports in season with respect and interactive clear communication.
The program is administrated with an expectation of excellence and organization. It has
a school philosophy of all-inclusion and fair funding to provide the best experience
possible to students while achieving and expecting athletic excellence.
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4. Participation in BCSS programs
The school has been an active member in BCSS and has annually participated in several
Okanagan Valley Championships and Provincial Championships in different sports such
as Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis. It has hosted Provincials at both
the Sr. and Jr. Level in Soccer and Volleyball.
The school offers BCSS Sr. and Jr. Athletic teams in Boys and Girls Soccer, Volleyball,
X-Country, Swimming, Basketball, Track, Tennis and Badminton. As well the school
offers programs in Boys Rugby and Girls Field Hockey.
5. Awards Earned – Sportsmanship/Individual/Team
Sr. Girls Soccer HOSTED and WON 2013-2014 BCSS PROVINCIAL SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS
2012 – 2013
Sr. Girls Soccer Okanagan Valley Champions
9th Provincials
2013 – 2014
Sr. Girls Soccer Okanagan Valley Champions
Provincial Champions
2014 – 2015
3rd Okanagan Valley Championships
Sr. Girls Volleyball
2014 – 2015
Okanagan Valley Champions
2014 – 2015
Okanagan Valley Champions
6th Provincials
12th Provincials
Sr. Boys Volleyball
2014-2015
2nd Okanagan Valley Championships
2013-2014
2nd Okanagan Valley Championships
3rd Provincials
9th Provincials
Sr. Girls Basketball
2013-2014
2nd Okanagan Championships
9th Provincials
Sr. Boys Basketball
2013- 2014
4th at Okanagan Valleys
2012-2013
3rd at Okanagan Valleys
2011-2012
3rd at Okanagan Valleys
12th Provincials
Sr. Tennis
2014 – 2015
Okanagan Valley Champions
(Most Sportsmanlike Team in ‘AA’ BC competition)
2013 – 2014
3rd place in Okanagan Valley’s
Sr. Girls Field Hockey
2013 – 2014
2nd Okanagan Valleys
10th Provincials
11th Provincials
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6. Public Service Projects
The school participates in many public services projects such as:
5th Annual Africa Trip fundraising and site builds in Tanzania,
10,000 Tonight Community Christmas 10,000 Food items Drive and hampers
Cancer Fundraiser – Annual Western Week - 15 years Cancer fundraiser
MD walk – Originating BC high school started the event – 6th year
First Peoples Students - Salmon Fish release Okanagan River channel
Toys for Tots 2 Teens – Leadership students Community Christmas project
Art Program – Spring Free Public Art show at Penticton Art Gallery
Public Outdoor Remembrance Day Ceremony - 4 venue outdoor rotation
Music Program Band - Invite to National Music Festival in 2014
7. Special Population Work
Mental Health and Wellness program – Province Wide recognition
Mental Health and Wellness Fair - Hosted annually at school
MaggieFit - Schoolwide Fitness and breakfast Nutrition program
First Peoples English Class Grade 10 and Grade 12
Social Justice Class
Special needs recycling program
Student- Staff free Yoga sessions afterschool
Habitat for Humanity Group – student leader driven
International lunch put on by our leadership and international students.
Students at PMSS embrace the international students and make them feel like they are
as much a Princess Margaret student as any other student. The international students
embrace their new school and freely and eagerly participate in all events hosted by the
school.
8. Fund Raising Projects
Tanzania – Annual Africa trip to orphanage
School Garden Garage Sale -Community Garden Fundraiser
Cancer Donations – Annual Western Week fundraiser for Cancer.
2 – School Busses owned by school – Fundraisers
Kaylee Kozari –Fundraised $40,000 for student in Community who had cancer
Muscular Dystrophy Walk and Bus Pull
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9. Athletic Program Contribution to School
The Athletic program is a focal program of the school that unites and connects the
students to the very special Pride Inside that exists at Princess Margaret Secondary.
Team sports are a focus for academic achievement above the provincial standards the
puts the meaning of “student” in student athlete.
As a smaller AA school we have defeated our rival AAA/AAAA Pen –High in cross city
challenges in both Sr. Girls and Boys Volleyball and Basketball. Huge pride and
unparalleled school spirit exist at our school and athletics is the glue that holds it
together and forms the support base.
10. Special Characteristics/Activities Unique to School
Impact:
This school is referred to as “magical” and “life-changing” by students’
and parents’ who have transferred from other schools and communities to Princess
Margaret Secondary in Penticton.
Culture:
The culture and tone and spirit in this school are incredible and create
an atmosphere that is a special place in the public school system of British Columbia.
New students are openly accepted, teacher’s volunteer above and beyond the call of
duty and administration supports all aspects and programs of the school.
Spirit:
From Spirit weeks such as Halloween and Christmas, from Western
Week Cancer fundraisers and MD walks to Africa orphanage building annual trips this
school is loaded with unique and special activities each week of the school year.
The spirit of the Mustangs is strong in the school’s athletic program as evidenced by
outstanding results from a wide variety of teams in different sports that obtain great
success at both the Okanagan and Provincial levels.
Perseverance: The school has persevered through two serious bus accidents, one in
which a pregnant teacher and several students were injured. The other was a Sr. Boys
Volleyball team who rebounded to win a bronze medal at the 2014 AA VB Provincials.
Activities:
The following are some of the special events offered at the school:
Annual Africa trip
Mental Health and Wellness program
Walk and Bus Pull
MaggieFit - Schoolwide Fitness
Western Week Cancer Fundraiser
Christmas Skit
Student- Staff free Yoga
Habitat for Humanity Group
Muscular Dystrophy
First Peoples English
Social Justice Class
10,000 Food Items
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​ OARD OF EDUCATION
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
BOARD CORRESPONDENCE - OPEN MEETING
Monday, May 9, 2016, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
Pages
1.
Correspondence Requiring Action
2.
Correspondence to the Board of Education
2.1
2016-04-07 Email from Dawn McKenna - Down Syndrome Research
Foundation
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An email from Dawn McKenna requesting use of a Summerland school
for Down Syndrome Research Foundation
2.2
2016-04-11 MLA Linda Larson Re Budget
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An email response from MLA Linda Larson declining invitation to the
budget meeting on April 27, 2016
2.3
2016-04-13 Email from MLA Ashton's Office
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An email from MLA Ashton's office enclosing a letter from Paul Susheski
regarding the Good Will Shakespeare Festival in Summerland
2.4
2016-04-13 Email from Mike Pleasance Re Comments Made at Meeting
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An email from Mike Pleasance regarding comments made at the April
11th Board of Education meeting by the superintendent regarding
programs of choice
2.5
2016-04-13 BCTF Graduation Requirements Brief
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A BCTF updated graduation requirements review brief
2.6
2016-04-15 Ombudsperson
A report of files closed from January 1 to March 31, 2016 for the school
district
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2.7
2016-04-15 Letter from Elections BC
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A letter from Elections BC requesting support for the provincial election on
May 9, 2017
2.8
2016-04-15 Meghan Steele Thank You for Support
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A thank you for the incredible support received for the Summerland
Solution
2.9
2016-04-15 Minister of Education Re New Curriculum Funding
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A response to the Board's letter to the Minister of Education requesting
additional funding for teachers on call to assist with planning and
implementation of training activities
2.10
2016-04-18 BCSTA Regarding Co-goverance MOU
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At the request of boards, BCSTA is extending the final submission date
for the survey regarding the co-governance Memorandum of
Understanding through to May 6, 2016
2.11
2016-04-19 Email from BCSTA
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An email from BCSTA attaching a letter sent from Deputy Minister Dave
Byng to BCSTA responding to our concerns regarding inclusion of parttime teachers and TTOCs in curriculum implementation/professional
development activities
2.12
2016-04-09 Email from Ministry Re Calendar
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An email from Ministry approving the 2016-17 and 2017-18
school calendars for SD67
2.13
2016-04-10 Email from Dr. Stevens Re Cost of Rebranding SMS
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An email from Dr. Kyle Stevens regarding the cost of rebranding
Summerland Middle School
2.14
2016-05-06 Phil Burman
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An email from Phil Burman regarding the motion to rescind the closure
bylaw
2.15
2016-05-06 Email from Trout Creek PAC
An email from Trout Creek PAC suggesting that the Board request a
special advisor.
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3.
Correspondence COPIED to the Board of Education
3.1
2016-02-12 BCPSEA to Minister of Education
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A copy of a letter from BCPSEA to the Minister of Education providing the
motion stemming from the BCPSEA AGM related to the Attendance
Support and Wellness Initiative project and a copy of the response from
the Minister
3.2
2016-03-31 Letter from Minister to Michael Marchbank
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A copy of letter from Minister to Michael Marchbank, Public Administrator,
regarding the Attendance Suport and Wellness Initiative
3.3
2016-04-14 Letter from Minister to BCSTA
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A copy of letter from Minister to BCSTA regarding Integrated Resource
Packages (IRP) for Indigenous languages
3.4
2016-04-22 Letter from Minister to Rick Hatch
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A copy of letter from Minister to Rick Hatch regarding closing and
reconfiguration of Summerland schools
3.5
2016-04-01 SD50 Haida Gwaii to Minister
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A letter to Minister of Education from School District 50 (Haida Gwaii)
regarding funding pressures
3.6
2016-04-11 SD05 Southeast Kootenay to MLAs and BCSTA
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A letter to MLAs and BCSTA from School District 05 (Southeast
Kootenay) regarding decisions made related to the report titled Realities,
Risks and Rewards: Taking a Systems Approach to Executive, and
Exempt Staff Compensation (ESC) in the K-12 Public Education Sector
Discussion Resource
3.7
2016-04-25 Letter from Minister to BCSTA Re 2016-17 Funding
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A letter from the Minister of Education to BCSTA and others regarding
2016-17 funding
3.8
2016-04-25 Letter from Minister to BCSTA
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A copy of letter from Minister to BSCSTA regarding additional funding for
education in 2016-17.
3.9
2016-04-25 Letter from Minister to Michael Marchbank
A copy of letter from Minister to Michael Marchbank, Public Administrator,
regarding the economic stability dividend.
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4.
Correspondence FROM the Board of Education
4.1
2016-04-07 Letter of Invitation to Public Budget Meeting
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Invitations to Budget Meeting April 27, 2016 were sent to the following:
City of Penticton, Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce,
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Penticton Indian Band, MLA
Linda Larson, MLA Dan Ashton, District of Summerland, Summerland
Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism (Sample letter is
attached)
4.2
2016-04-07 Letter of Invitation to 2016-17 Budget Development Process
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Invitations to Budget Development meetings were sent to the following:
CUPE Local 523, OSTU, all PAC Chairs, DPAC, OSPVPA (Sample letter
is attached)
4.3
2016-04-07 Letter to Minister of Education
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A letter to Minister of Education regarding school closure bylaws
4.4
2016-04-12 PDCRS Regarding Endorsement
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A letter endorsing the Penticton and District Community Resources
Society as the lead organization to host the Penticton Youth Health
Centre
4.5
2016-04-12 Letter to Michael Brydon RDOS
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A letter to Michael Brydon, Director RDOS, regarding rural subsidy for
West Bench Elementary School
4.6
2016-04-12 Letter to Graham Tournaments re: Beer Gardens
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A letter to Ryan Graham in response to request to hold beer garden on
school district property Jun 17 - 19 and Sep 2 - 4, 2016
4.7
2016-04-12 Letter to Smoking Aces Fundraiser
A letter to Chris Atkins in response to request to hold a beer garden on
school district property Apr 29 - May 1, 2016
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Office of the Secretary-Treasurer
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Trustees
FROM:
B. Roller Routley, Secretary-Treasurer
RE:
Board and Committee Meeting Dates
DATE:
April 15, 2016
OUR FILE NO.: 00300-01
OPR: SECTR
Based on a monthly meeting being held on the second Monday of each month as well as the practice of
holding committee meetings two weeks prior to the board meeting (with adjustments for statutory
holidays), the following dates are proposed for the 2016-17 school year:
Board Meeting Dates
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
September 12, 2016
October 3, 2016
(Thanksgiving, Oct. 10, 2016)
November 14, 2016
December 12, 2016
(Inaugural and Regular)
Business
Committee Meetings
beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Education Committee
Meetings beginning
at 4:00 p.m.
August 30
August 31
September 20
September 21
October 19 – Education
Committee School Visitation
November 1
November 2
November 29
January 9, 2017
February 6, 2017 (Family Day –
February 13, 2017)
January 3
November 30
January 4 – Education
Committee School Visitation
January 24
January 25
March 13, 2017
February 28
April 10, 2017
April 4
March 1
April 5 – Education Committee
School Visitation
May 8, 2017
April 25
April 26
June 12, 2017
May 30
May 31
As in previous years, committee meetings will be cancelled and/or combined depending on agenda
requirements.
Points to consider:
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Recommendation:
That the schedule of Board of Education and committee meeting dates for
2016-17 be approved.
March 20 to 31, 2017 – Spring Break
April 3, 2017 – first day after spring break
April 14 and 17, 2017 – Good Friday and Easter Monday
/da
c. W. Hyer, Superintendent of Schools
Ref: U:\SBO-ST-Data\SECTR JULY 2014\00100-00999 Administration\00300 Board of Education General\00300-01 Bd Mtg Comm Mtg Dates 2016-17.docx
“Working Together for Student Success”
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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
School Board Meeting – May 9, 2016
1.0
LEVEL 1 – (LOW RISK DAY TRIPS APPROVED AT SCHOOL LEVEL) (PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL FOR LEVEL 3 AND 4 TRIPS)
2.0
LEVEL 2 - LOW RISK (UP TO 2 NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY PRINCIPAL
3.0
LEVEL 3 – MED/HIGH RISK (2+ NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY SUPERINTENDENT
3.1
3.2
4.0
May 16 – May 18, 2016; Queen’s Park Elementary; 65 (Grades 4 and 5) to Camp
Tulahead, Princeton, BC; supports the physical education, science and career
and health outcomes; Scott Edwards and Rachel Clarkson with 6 chaperones.
June 13 – 15, 2016; Trout Creek Elementary; 42 students (Grade 5) to Camp
Tulahead, Princeton, BC; tie into healthy living / physical education / team building
skills and outdoor education; B Thorpe and B Hutcheson plus parents TBA.
LEVEL 4 - TRIPS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
FOR APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE:
4.1
April 6 – 14, 2017; Penticton Secondary; 12 to 20 students (Grades 9 to 12) to
France and Belgium (Paris, Normandy and Vimy); Stephane Delisle and Julie
Cornett-Ching plus parent chaperone.
FINAL APPROVAL:
4.2
June 30 – July 22, 2016; PMSS/SSS/PSS; 25 students (Grades 10 to 12) to
Arusha, Tanzania to provide students with the opportunity to have a hands on
humanitarian experience, via air and ground transportation; Sandra Richardson,
Leona Tank and Ashley Aoki plus plus chaperones TBA.
4.3
June 1-4, 2016; Summerland Middle; 52 students (Grade 7 and 8 band) to
Edmonton via bus transportation to have the opportunity to play for an audience
that is excited by the performance – the students will experience pride and
responsibility of representing their school; Rick Papineau plus six chaperones.
Don MacIntyre
May 9, 2016
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includes t-shirt
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student leaves school if no
outstanding costs due to
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11 and 12; some teachers sell
workbooks at cost; Outdoor rec
charges for field trips
Adventure tourism cost is based
on certificate
$140 - covers
$50 - refundable when
costs of grad
student leaves school if no gown rental,
outstanding costs due to
prom, school
lost or damaged textbooks, sanctioned grad
library books, other
events through
resources
the year
Cost from $75 to
$400 for team sports;
fees vary by # of
students, athletic
fees, officiating
costs, uniform
rentals, tournament $60;
costs
optional
$15 upon entry; returned at
end of G8 if student is in
good standing
$50 - G8 plus $50 for
basketball referee
costs; $20 - G7; $35 G8 - includes a shirt
they keep
$30 for
approx 10
sessions of
yoga
$15 upon entry; returned at
end of G8 if student is in
good standing
$35 + $15 uniform
rental for G8;
included t-shirt
Vary (user
play);
example, golf
club
None
$50 - G8 plus $50 for
basketball referee
costs; $20 - G7; $35 G8 - includes a shirt
they keep
None
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Student fee includes technical,
leadership, equipment,
consumables, student voice,
student assistant fund; $10 to $30
for optional workbooks, specific to
course; field trips - $26 to $365
depending on event and location
$25 to $60 PE Multisport
activities
Players may still be asked to pay
for weekend tournaments and
travel.
KVR App
communication tool included in
student fee
Optional activities (ski days, winter
camping, etc.)
up to $20; in consult
with PACs
None
Ref: U:\SBO-ST-Data\SECTR JULY 2014\06000-06999 Fiscal Matters\06060 Site-Based Financial Records - General\2016-17\Schedule of Student Fees for 2016-17.xlsx
5/9/2016
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
International Student Program – Fees
2017 – 2018 & 2018 - 2019
Long Term Program – One or Two Semesters:
SD 67
(Okanagan Skaha)
Two semesters (10 months
One semester (5 months)
300.00
300.00
12,500.00
6,500.00
Placement/Monitoring
500.00
250.00
Homestay
8000.00
4,000
Medical Insurance
900.00
450.00
Activity Fee
100.00
$50.00
TOTALS
$ 22,300
$ 11,550
Non-Refundable
Application
Fee/Custodianship
Tuition
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Short Term Programs (1 to 4 months)
Short Term
1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
1,350.00
2,700.00
4,050.00
5,400.00
Placement/Monitoring
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
Homestay
800.00
1,600.00
2,400.00
3,200.00
Medical Insurance
90.00
180.00
270.00
360.00
$ 2,640.00
$ 4,930.00
$7220.00
$9510.00
Non-Refundable
Application Fee/
Custodianship
Tuition
TOTALS
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Summer/Winter Programs
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
Non-Refundable
Application Fee/
Custodianship
300.00
300.00
300.00
Tuition
675.00
1000.00
1,350.00
Placement/Monitoring
75.00
75.00
100.00
Homestay
400.00
600.00
900.00
Medical Insurance
45.00
70.00
90.00
Activity Fee
450.00
650.00
850.00
$ 1,945.00
$ 2,695.00
$ 3,590.00
TOTALS
Customized winter and summer programs for groups are available upon request.
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International Student Programs
Fee Structure Comparisons for the Okanagan Valley
2017 – 2018 & 2018 – 2019
Kelowna
200
Vernon
(2016 – 2017)
250
Tuition:
10 month
(5 month)
13,000
7,000
12,600+
6,400
12,500
6,500
Medical Ins.
10 month
(5 month)
900
450
850
425
900
450
Homestay
Placement Fee
400
550
(+custodianship)
500
(+monitoring)
Homestay Fee
8,000
8,000
(+monitoring)
8,000
User pay
250
100
Application Fee:
Activity Fee
Penticton
300
(+custodianship)
(Less than 4%+)
Total (10 month)
22,500
22,500+
22,300
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Program Fees
LONG TERM
One or Two Semesters:
Non-Refundable
Application Fee/Custodianship
Tuition
2015-16 and 2016-17
2
Semesters (10 months)
300.00
1
Semester (5 months)
300.00
12,200.00
6,300.00
500.00
250.00
7,500.00
3,750.00
Medical Insurance
850.00
425.00
Activity Fee
100.00
50.00
$21,450.00
$11,075.00
Placement/Monitoring
Homestay
TOTALS:
SHORT TERM
One to Four Months:
Non-Refundable
Application Fee/Custodianship
/Custodianship
Tuition
1
Month
300.00
2
Months
300.00
3
Months
300.00
4
Months
300.00
1,300.00
2,600.00
3,900.00
5,200.00
Placement/Monitoring
t/
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
Homestay
y
750.00
1,500.00
2,250.00
3,000.00
85.00
170.00
255.00
340.00
$2,535.00
$4,720.00
$6,905.00
$9,090.00
Medical Insurance
su
TOTALS:
All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Prices subject to change without noƟce.
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2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
Non-Refundable
Application Fee
300.00
300.00
300.00
Tuition
650.00
975.00
1,300.00
75.00
75.00
100.00
375.00
565.00
750.00
40.00
60.00
85.00
400.00
600.00
800.00
$1,840.00
$2,575.00
$3,335.00
Placement/Monitoring
Homestay
Medical Insurance
Activity Fees
TOTALS:
Personalized Winter & Summer programs for groups are available upon request.
School District No. 67 Soccer Academy (Princess Margaret Secondary School) $500.00
Optional Community Programs
& Student Activities
Dance Schools
Tae Kwon Do Clubs
Minor Baseball
Tennis
Music Schools
Golf
Minor Hockey
Figure Skating
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Fees for these opƟonal acƟviƟes are set by each
individual club
Printed and Designed by: School District No. 67 JO 14May06
SUMMER & WINTER GROUP PROGRAMS
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PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
•Thank you to everyone who ordered
flowers for the PAC Growing Smiles
Fundraiser. The fundraiser was a great
success!
•Hot lunch is always a success with
delicious hot dogs! Thank you so much
to Kelly and her team (Jeannie, Tiffani,
Andrea and Jodi), for all of their time
and hard work!
What is Success?
APRIL
SUCCESS 2016
•Thank you to the Paper and Juice
recycling teams for continuing to do
a wonderful job with all of the school
recycling! The students love the
trophies!!
•Breakfast Club is going really well at
Parkway and they have a larger group
of students than ever before. Thank
you to Shelene and Tiffany!
•Crazy Hair day on Thursday was
fantastic! The students looked great
and many House team points were
awarded!
The
T
e whole purpose of education is to tu
turn
mirrors into windows.
- Sydney JJ. Harris
•The Kindergarten classes had a great field trip to the Firehall! Thank you
to all of the parents that joined in on the fun!
•Principal, Kelly Jones announced that Todd Lindsay will be the new
Principal of Parkway Elementary School and will start August 1st.
Mr. Lindsay is currently the Principal at Naramata Elementary (and was
formerly the Vice Principal at McNicoll Park Middle school). Mr. Jones
mentioned to staff and students that Mr. Lindsay will be a great fit for
Parkway.
•Some of Parkway’s primary students had fun working on the new school
garden project. It is looking really good!
•The Ballet attended Parkway and put on a wonderful performance for the
students. The students really enjoyed it and took part in some audience
participation.
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GIANT’S HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergar en to Grade 5
Success Stories ffor the
Board of Education Meeting
May 9, 2016
Parkway Fun & Learning. . .
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SUCCESS
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
Continued
C
ti
d . . .
•There were many Earth Day projects taking place around the school!
The students had a fun time getting their hands dirty!
•Thank you to all the parents and grandparents that attended the
reading session with Kindergarten students!
•Thank you to the Grade 5 Brown Bag Lunch team that continue to do
such a great job making lunches and delivering them every day to the
classrooms.
•The Cheerleaders had very good sessions on their lunch breaks!
Thank you to Ms. Tucker!
•Choir is still going strong on Wednesdays at lunch. Thank you
Mrs. Levant!
•Parkway has duck eggs in the library in their incubator. The Grade 1
classes are keeping a daily eye on them!!!
•The new Farm-to-School Garden will be starting soon in the newly
fenced area parallel to Kinney Ave. Great work Mrs. Doyle!
•The three school wide runs went extremely well. Parents were invited
to join in on the fun.
•Math Club is happening three days a week and the group is growing
enormous!! Thank you Mrs. Johnson.
•The Grade 4, After School Gym Program is still going strong. The
students are really enjoying it and having a wonderful time!
SUCCESS
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Cupcake Sale
WILTSE ELEMENTARY
The Kindergarten students at Wiltse
Elementary managed to raise $350.00 for the
animals at the SPCA with their Cupcake Sale!
Some of the students commented that it was
the best day ever!
Center: Carolyn Hawkins, Branch Manager.
Cupcake Sale
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GIANT’S HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergar en to Grade 5
SUCCESS
PRINCESS MARGARET SECONDARY
Law Week Activities at the Penticton Court House – April 15, 2016
Penticton was one of twelve locations around the province that held activities to celebrate
the Canadian Bar Association’s Law Week. This is the third year Vice Principal Trevor Robinson
had the opportunity to work with members of the local bar association to organize a mock
trial event at the Penticton Court House for Grade 8 students from Skaha Lake Middle School
and Law 12 students from Princess Margaret Secondary School. This year, they were able to
include Law students from Pen High in the event as well.
On April 15th, approximately 60 Law 12 students from Princess Margaret Secondary and Pen
High visited the Penticton Court House for the morning and participated in the trial of Luke
Skywalker on 5,999 counts of murder for blowing up the Death Star. In the afternoon, 55
Grade 8 students from Skaha Lake Middle School put Superman on trial for breaking and
entering in connection with smashing a hole in a warehouse.
The trials themselves are scripted and definitely tongue-in-cheek. However, they provide
students with the opportunity to experience the trial process in a court house setting,
assisted by practicing lawyers and local sheriffs. Students fill the roles of counsel,
defendant, witnesses, jurors and sheriff and the local crown and defense counsel serve as
advisors to them as well as judge and court registrar.
In addition to the trial, the sheriffs provided students with a behind-the-scenes look at the
court house cells and prisoner transport vehicles, and spoke to them about the tools and
techniques they use to maintain order and security within the courthouse. The local bar
and sheriffs also provided a lunch including barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, and the
students had the opportunity to mingle with and ask questions of the lawyers, sheriffs and
courthouse staff in an informal setting.
Law 12 students consistently identify this event as one of the highlights of the course. Our
district is very grateful for the generosity of the members of the local bar, sheriffs and court
staff who support this event with both their time and money.
Photographs of the event were taken by Dale Boyd at the Penticton Western News, as well as a
link to an article that appeared in Castanet (below).
http://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/163356/Skywalker-not-guilty
w.cc as
Law Week at the Court House
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SUCCESS
PRINCESS MARGARET SECONDARY
Outstanding School Award
Terry Grady, Principal of Princess Margaret Secondary, announced that the
awards committee of BC School Sports selected Maggie as the recipient of the
Outstanding School Award this year!
BC School Sports will announce their award winners and will be doing
presentations on May 6, 2016 as part of the lead up to their AGM. The social
and awards will take place from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Fortius Sport and
Health in Burnaby. BCSS are hoping some staff and students will be able to
attend to represent Princess Margaret as well as receive this prestigious award.
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GIANT’S HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kindergar en to Grade 5
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Recognition of Student Artwork
GIANT’S HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A study on: Watercolour Paint on paper.
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends recognition and
Art piece study: Birch Trees.
appreciation to the following students/groups of
Giant’s Head Elementary School for the artwork they submitted to Description: A group of tall birch trees, bright
be displayed in the boardroom for the month of May 9, 2016.
white, gray and black placed in a tangerineorange-yellow background with white snow flecks
throughout. Pencil outline with watercolour paint.
Grade 2
Avarie Hartskamp
A study on: Watercolour Paint on paper.
Art piece study: Robin.
Description: A large red robin sitting on a branch
surrounded by many red-pink berries. The bird is
placed within a vivid-bright blue background.
Grade 3
Alistair Martin
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Hope Longbothan
A study on: Watercolour Paint on paper.
Art piece study: Sun.
Description: A large bright yellow sun, set within a
very dark blue sky. In the foreground, beautiful
tree stems are covered in bright red-pink flowers
and buds.
Grade 4
Kaia Quinton
A study on: Watercolour Paint on paper.
Art piece study: Sheep.
Description: A group of six sheep in various sizes
within a bright green background which includes
scattered yellow polka dots.
Grade 3
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A study on: Watercolour Paint on paper.
Art piece study: Trees.
Description: A group of three trees in various sizes
within a bright blue sky. Large flowering buds in
red, pink and pale pink. A small baby animal sits in
the center of the painting.
Kindergarten
Kaleb Mangubat
Grade 5
A study on: Black Ink & Paint on paper.
Art piece study: Abstract.
Description: Six abstract squares joined as one main
design in black & white. Each individual design is
unique.
Julia Bauman